Historic Sites in Osmangazi

The Tophane Clock Tower is a clock tower in Bursa, Turkey. It has six floors and is 33m in height. The tower currently has a radio clock and is used as a fire lookout station.

The Abdal Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Bursa, Turkey. It was constructed in 1669 to carry the road to Mudanya across the Nilüfer River. Today it connects the Acemler and Hürriyet quarters of Bursa. The bridge was restored in 1971, and has been closed to vehicles since 1978.

Bursa Atatürk Statue is a statue commissioned by the Bursa Governorship to sculptor Nijat Sirel and erected in Bursa Hükûmet Square in 1931. It consists of a marble pedestal and a bronze Atatürk statue. Atatürk is depicted on horseback in military attire as a victorious commander.

Tuz Han is a historical building located in Bursa. It was built in 1454 by Umur Bey, the son of Timurtaş Pasha. It was endowed to generate income for Umur Bey's complex in Bursa.

Pınarbaşı Cemetery, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is one of the city's oldest cemeteries, with its history dating back to the conquest of Bursa. The cemetery contains the graves of many important figures, including a 1436 tombstone belonging to Hayreddin, the son of a Byzantine administrator who aided the Turks during the siege of Bursa. The cemetery is 466 meters from the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (606 m), Koza Han (741 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (676 m).

Şehzade Mahmut Türbesi, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, was built in 1506 by architect Yakup for Şehzade Mahmut, son of Bayezid II, at the request of his mother Bülbül Hatun. The tomb is an octagonal structure combining cut stone and brick, with an interior adorned with turquoise and navy blue hexagonal tiles. Restored between 2013 and 2014, the tomb is part of the area declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. It is 390 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

The Tomb of Cem Sultan is one of many tombs inside the Muradiye Mosque, including that of Sultan Murad II. Among these tombs, most of which are of superior artistic value, the structure known as the Tomb of Cem Sultan is one of the most elegant in terms of its interior decoration. The tomb, which has no inscription, was built for Şehzade Mustafa, the eldest son of Fatih Sultan Mehmed, as understood from the writings "Sultan Mustafa" and "rahmetullah" found in the embroideries inside the dome. However, after Cem Sultan, who died in Italy in 1495 after an adventurous life in exile, his body was brought back to the country in 1499 and buried here, and the tomb became known by his name because he was more famous.

Located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, within the Muradiye Complex, the Şehzade Mustafa Tomb was built in 1573 by Sultan Selim II for his brother Şehzade Mustafa, son of Suleiman the Magnificent. The tomb is notable for its 16th-century Iznik tiles and intricate woodwork. Inside, there are sarcophagi belonging to Şehzade Mustafa, his mother Mahidevran Hatun, and Şehzade Bayezid's son Osman. It is 360 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Located within the Muradiye Complex in Osmangazi, Bursa, the Şehzade Ahmet Tomb was commissioned by Yavuz Sultan Selim in 1513 for his brother, Şehzade Ahmet, son of Bayezid II. Designed by architect Alaaddin, this octagonal tomb houses six marble sarcophagi. The tomb underwent restoration between 2013 and 2014 and is part of the area inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2014. It is 321 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

The Tomb of Murad II, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, was built in 1451 by his son Fatih Sultan Mehmet for the 6th Ottoman Sultan, Murad II. Situated within the Muradiye Complex, the tomb is notable for its open-domed structure, which allows rain to fall directly onto the grave, a feature requested by Murad II himself to symbolize humility. This design makes it unique among Ottoman tombs. The tomb also houses the graves of Murad II's sons, Şehzade Alaaddin and Şehzade Ahmet, and his daughters, Hatice Sultan and Şehzade Hatun. It is 334 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Saraylılar Tomb, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is a historical structure estimated to have been built in the 15th century. It is attributed to Akile Hanım and Belkıs Hanım, who are thought to be the elder sisters of Mahidevran Hatun. The tomb is one of two open structures within the Muradiye Complex and is the only one covered with a pyramidal cone. It is 260 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Gülşah Hatun Tomb is a historic site located in Osmangazi, Bursa. It was built in the 15th century for Gülşah Hatun, wife of Fatih Sultan Mehmet and mother of Şehzade Mustafa, during her lifetime, and she passed away in 1487. The tomb underwent restoration between 2013 and 2014 and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in 2014. It is 378 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop and within walking distance of Bursa Archeology Museum (731 m), Atatürk Museum (730 m), and Reşat Oyal Culture Park (647 m).

Hüma Hatun Tomb is a historic site in Osmangazi, Bursa, built in 1449 for Hüma Hatun, the mother of Fatih Sultan Mehmed. The tomb has a hexagonal plan with a window on each side and features 19th-century hand-drawn ornaments inside. It is also known as "Ak Türbe" or "Hatuniye Türbesi". The T1-Altıparmak tram stop is 258 meters away.

Mükrime Hatun Tomb, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is dedicated to Mükrime Hatun, the wife of Şehzade Şehinşah, son of Bayezid II, and mother of Şehzade Mehmed. The tomb is estimated to have been built in 1515. The square-plan structure is covered with a dome resting on an octagonal drum, and its walls are constructed with alternating rows of cut stone and brick. Inside, in addition to Mükrime Hatun's sarcophagus, there are also sarcophagi belonging to Şehzade Korkut and Fatma Sultan. The tomb is 387 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Located in Osmangazi, Bursa, Gülruh Hatun Tomb was built in 1527 for Gülruh Hatun, the wife of Bayezid II. A charitable woman, Gülruh Hatun had her tomb constructed during her lifetime. The tomb houses marble sarcophagi belonging to Gülruh Hatun, her daughter Kamer Sultan, Şehzade Alemşah's daughter Fatma Sultan, and Kamer Sultan's son Osman. The tomb, restored between 2013 and 2014, is part of the area declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. It is 394 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Ebe (Gülbahar) Hatun Tomb is a historic site located in the Muradiye Mosque graveyard in Osmangazi, Bursa. It is believed to belong to Gülbahar Hatun, the midwife of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, though there is no definitive information due to the absence of an epitaph. The square-planned structure is built with stone and brick, featuring a dome resting on pointed arches. The tomb underwent restoration between 2013 and 2014 and is situated within the area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It is 391 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Şirin Hatun Tomb is a historical site located in Osmangazi, Bursa. The tomb was built in the early 16th century for Şirin Hatun, the wife of Bayezid II and mother of Şehzade Abdullah. Besides Şirin Hatun, the tomb also contains the graves of her daughter-in-law Ferahşah Hatun and granddaughter Aynışah Sultan. The tomb was restored between 2013 and 2014 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It is 393 meters from the T1-Altıparmak tram stop.

Molla Fenari Tomb is located in the garden of Molla Fenari Mosque in Osmangazi district of Bursa. The tomb belongs to Molla Şemsüddin Mehmet Fenari, who was the first Sheikh al-Islam of the Ottoman Empire. The original tombstone of Molla Fenari was lost over time and a new one was erected in its place. The tomb is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (792 m), Başçı İbrahim Hamamı (348 m), and Başçı İbrahim Camii (371 m). The nearest public transport stop is the T1-Ulucami tram stop (764 m).

Geyve Han is a historic caravanserai located in Osmangazi, Bursa. It was built in the 15th century by Hacı İvaz Pasha and gifted to Çelebi Mehmed to provide income for the Green Mosque complex. The han is situated on Yorgancılar Çarşısı street, in a lively part of the Covered Bazaar. It is 78 meters from the T3-Kozahan tram stop, 97 meters from Koza Han, and 169 meters from Ulu Cami.

Emir Han, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is one of the first Ottoman hans, built by Orhan Gazi in the second half of the 14th century, around 1339. Situated 86 meters from Ulu Cami and 117 meters from Koza Han, this two-story historic site initially served as a bedesten where textile merchants stored and sold their goods. Today, it continues to house 74 warehouses and shops. The nearest public transport is the T1-Ulucami tram stop, 107 meters away.

Orhan Gazi Tomb is a historic site located within Tophane Park in the Osmangazi district of Bursa. This mausoleum, dedicated to Orhan Gazi, the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire, was rebuilt by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1863 on the foundations of an 11th-century Byzantine monastery. Inside the tomb, in addition to Orhan Gazi, there are also sarcophagi of his wife Nilüfer Hatun and some family members. It is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (524 m), Koza Han (568 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (97 m), and the nearest public transport is the T3-Zafer Plaza/Pirinç Han tram stop (207 m).

Osman Gazi Tomb is a monumental tomb located within Tophane Park in Bursa's Osmangazi district, dedicated to Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. Originally built on a Byzantine chapel, the tomb was severely damaged by a fire in 1801 and an earthquake in 1855. It was reconstructed in 1863 by order of Sultan Abdülaziz, taking on its current octagonal form. The tomb is 197 meters from the T1-Çatalfırın tram stop and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (544 m) and Koza Han (588 m).

The Clock Tower, located in Osmangazi district of Bursa, is situated within Tophane Park. It was built in honor of the 29th anniversary of Sultan Abdülhamid II's accession to the throne, with construction starting in 1904 and finishing in 1905, replacing an earlier tower built during Sultan Abdülaziz's reign. This six-story, 33-meter-high historical structure also served as a fire lookout tower for a period. It is 133 meters from the T1-Heykel tram stop, and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (469 m), Yeşil Türbe (639 m), and Irgandi Bridge (297 m).

Gazi Timurtaş Paşa Türbesi is a historic site located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, opposite the Çakır Hamam. It houses the tomb of Gazi Timurtaş Paşa, one of Sultan Murad I's commanders and Yıldırım Bayezıt's Anatolian Beylerbeyi. The tomb was built in 1945 or 1949 by the Bursa Old Artifacts Lovers Association at the request of Bursa Governor Haşim İşcan. Constructed from cut stone, it is open-topped and surrounded by railings on three sides. It is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (277 m), Koza Han (374 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (378 m). The nearest public transport is the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop (62 m).

Hisar Archeopark, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is an open-air museum showcasing archaeological findings from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. Excavations in the Hisar area, which began in 2014, have unearthed artifacts including a notable 2nd and 3rd-century AD Zodiac Mosaic. The archeopark aims to illuminate the region's 3000-year history and is 523 meters from the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop. It is also within walking distance of Ulu Cami (773 m), Bursa Clock Tower (581 m), and Şehadet Mosque (376 m).

İpek Han is a historic caravanserai in Osmangazi, Bursa, built in the first half of the 15th century by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed I to generate income for the Green Complex. Designed for silk merchants and yarn producers, this two-story structure is now used by textile merchants and ateliers specializing in wedding and evening dresses. It is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (212 m) and Koza Han (247 m), and 130 m from the T3-Zafer Plaza/Pirinç Han tram stop.

Okçu Baba Tomb is a historic site located in Osmangazi, Bursa, opposite the Saltanat Gate. Believed to have been built in the 14th century, the tomb belongs to Nasrettin Pasha, also known as Nusret Pasha, who rendered important services during the conquest of Bursa. The tomb features a dome on the inside and a roof on the outside, constructed with cut stone and brick. It is 69 meters from the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop, and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (377 m), Koza Han (450 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (264 m).

Abdal Mehmet Türbesi, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, was built in 1450 by Sultan II. Murad. The tomb belongs to Abdal Mehmet, a mystic who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries. The square-plan structure is covered with a lead-covered dome resting on an octagonal drum. It is 87 meters from the Demirtaşpaşa / Abdal metro stop, and close to important sites such as Ulu Cami (618 m), Irgandi Bridge (626 m), and Koza Han (478 m).

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